Annual General Meeting

Literacy Plus will hold its Annual General Meeting and potluck supper on Wednesday, June 7th, at St. James Church in Eganville. Please note that the date has been changed from June 14th. The Board and staff welcome students, tutors, other volunteers, and interested members of the community. The evening starts with a potluck supper at 5:45 p.m. Come a bit early to socialize.

Our guest speaker this year is Rev. Catherine Bromell, United Church minister in Beachburg and Forester’s Falls. Rev. Bromell will describe her experiences in learning to read. She describes herself as “definitely a late bloomer” in terms of reading skills— during her school years teachers couldn’t figure out what to do with someone who could not grasp phonics. Rev. Bromell recalls that some teachers were helpful but the school system was not. She struggled throughout school and eventually graduated from the 4-year grade 12 program just, she says, so they could get rid of her.

Rev. Bromell says that she compensated for her lack of literacy through humour and good oral language skills. She eventually learned to read and says that her proudest moment came when she earned 80% in a course at Queen’s University.

The AGM is also the time we elect Board members to replace those whose terms are ending. For more information about becoming a Board member, please call the office or visit our website at www.literacyplus-renfrewcounty.ca/volunt/board.htm

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM.

Revised Mission Statement

The revised mission of Literacy Plus is:

Literacy Plus provides literacy and skills upgrading to adults, based on their individual needs, through a variety of learning opportunities. We promote literacy awareness and the value of lifelong learning.

Membership Campaign

Literacy Plus would like to increase its membership. Members are an important link with the community, spreading the word about literacy and our services.

Literacy Plus has two categories of membership. Students, volunteers, and staff are members at large. Other people and organizations who support the mission and purpose of Literacy Plus become associate members simply by filling out a membership form. There is no fee although donations are welcome. Membership forms are available from the office.

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